Tanjug 9m

Dacic, Dendias meet in Athens

ATHENS - Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic met with Greek Minister of National Defence Nikolaos Dendias in Athens on Friday to discuss possibilities for advancement of comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, especially in the field of security. The ministers agreed th»»»

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Al Awsat 23m

NATO 'Must Remain United', Says Italy PM Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday urged NATO allies to stick together, after a report that the United States was mulling action against Spain over its refusal to support operations against Iran. "NATO must remain united. I believe it is a source of strength," Meloni told reporters as »»»

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Sputnik 33m

Total of 193 Russian Soldiers Returned From Kiev-Controlled Territory - Russia's Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A total of 193 Russian soldiers have returned from the Kiev-controlled territory and 193 Ukrainian POWs have been transferred in return to Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "On April 24, 193 Russian servicepeople were returned from the territory controlled by »»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Qatar Post wins top EMS Awards

Bern: Qatar Post secured two major international honors at the 2025 EMS Awards, winning the Gold Customer Care Award and the Performance Award, underscoring its leadership in operational excellence and customer experience. The Gold award recognized outstanding service quality, communication, and re»»»

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Arab News 48m

Drought displaces tens of thousands in Somalia: UN

GENEVA: Drought displaced nearly 62,000 people in just five Somali districts since the start of the year, the UN said Friday, estimating that the countrywide number could be in the hundreds of thousands. The United Nations’ migration agency said that in the five out of Somalia’s 90 districts that i»»»

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Arab News 60m

Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s

ISTANBUL: Turkish lawmakers passed a bill late Wednesday that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15, state media reported. The legislation is the latest in a global trend to protect young people from dangerous online activity. Its passage comes a week after a 1»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Baladna Algeria launches dairy cattle airlift from the United States as part of its integrated project following $635 million phase two signing

Algeria: Algeria today hosted the official signing of the second phase of the “Baladna Algeria” project. This includes a new set of contracts for the integrated farm project, alongside the launch of an airlift program to import dairy cows from the United States, starting in November 2026. The step »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Baladna Algeria launches dairy cattle airlift from US as part of its integrated project following $635 million phase two signing

ALGIERS: Algeria has hosted the official signing of the second phase of the 'Baladna Algeria'project. This includes a new set of contracts for the integrated farm project, alongside the launch of an airlift program to import dairy cows from the United States, starting in November 2026. The step ref»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Embassy in Ukraine Paid $40M to Firm That Recruited Former Child Soldiers

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of State spent $39.7 million on Aegis Defense Services, a firm with a documented history of recruiting former child soldiers from Sierra Leone to reduce labor costs during the Iraq War. The contract for professional security services at the US Embassy in Kiev wa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

AMIS Development secures additional funding tranche following Dh5B commitment from Singaporean fund

Dubai: AMIS Development has recently received another tranche of funding from a leading Singaporean investment fund, further solidifying the ongoing partnership between the Dubai-based developer and the fund. Such investments and the continued flow of global capital into Dubai are vital in maintain»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Reckless driving? UAE’s AI systems are now tracking behaviour

Abu Dhabi: Police authorities in the UAE are using artificial intelligence to analyse driver behaviour, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce road accidents despite the country’s high global ranking in road quality. The Ministry of Interior said AI-powered monitoring systems are now in place to asse»»»

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UPI 1h

British assisted-dying bill falls after runing out the clock - UPI.com

Members of the non-profit Dignity in Dying campaign group protest outside Parliament in London on Friday where the House the Lords was holding its final debate on an assisted-dying bill before it runs out the clock in the legislative timetable of the current session of parliament, which is due to e»»»

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Arab News 1h

Health minister inspects Makkah facilities ahead of Hajj

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel has completed a two-day inspection of facilities in Makkah in preparation for the upcoming Hajj season. The visit reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to ensure high-quality and comprehensive services for pilgrims, in line with th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Shoulder driving could cost you Dh1,000: Abu Dhabi Police warn

Abu Dhabi: Motorists in Abu Dhabi have been warned against stopping or overtaking on the road shoulder, with authorities highlighting the serious safety risks associated with the practice. Abu Dhabi Police said that stopping on the shoulder can endanger both the driver and other road users, particu»»»

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Arab News 1h

Jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti could head ‘democratic renewal’, son says

LONDON: Jailed in Israel for the past 24 years, Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti remains a rallying figure for his people and could head a “democratic renewal,” his son told AFP.Sometimes called the “Nelson Mandela of Palestine” by his supporters, Barghouti, 66, is Israel’s most high-profile pri»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Aoun meets Macron in Nicosia on sidelines of European summit

President Joseph Aoun met Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nicosia, on the sidelines of a European summit. European leaders vowed during the summit to do more to de-escalate conflicts in the Middle East, as they prepared for discussions with regional counterparts from Egypt, Lebanon »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Two Ukrainian Ex-Servicemen Charged with Espionage Left in Indefinite Custody

The Sofia City Court (SCC) has left in indefinite custody two Ukrainian ex-servicemen detained in Bulgaria and charged with espionage, BTA learnt from the Court on Friday. The ruling was issued on Thursday and is appealable before the upper court. The SCC panel held that there is sufficient evidenc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar Post wins prestigious international awards for customer service and performance

DOHA: Qatar Post has been awarded the Gold Award for Customer Care, along with the Performance Award, at the 2025 EMS (Express Mail Service) Awards. This new international achievement adds to the company's record and reaffirms its leadership and excellence in operational performance, as well as its»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Etihad boosts US flights: Chicago doubles, Charlotte goes daily from June

Abu Dhabi: UAE travellers will soon have more flight options to the United States. UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways is ramping up services to Chicago and Charlotte amid strong demand. From June 15, the airline will double its flights to Chicago and upgrade its recently launched Charlotte route to da»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Ombudsman Backs Proposed Integration of AI in School Curricula

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has supported draft amendments to a 2015 ordinance on general education, tabled by the Education Ministry, to officially integrate artificial intelligence and digital literacy into the curriculum from third to twelfth grade, her office said. In her opinion addressed to »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM says after reported US ouster threat

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday stressed his country was a "reliable member" of NATO, after a report the United States was considering possibly trying to expel Spain over its refusal to support operations in the Middle East war. The Reuters news agency cited an anonymous US official »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Scams to watch out for: How Filipino workers can protect themselves and access official assistance

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE and across the Middle East can request help through official government channels during crises such as conflict, disasters, or personal emergencies. The Philippine Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW),»»»

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Gulf News 2h

From golden sunsets to desert horizons — readers showcase the UAE’s breathtaking nature and landscapes

1/29A stunning solar halo captured over Abu Dhabi by Adel Beheiry.Adel Beheiry2/29Nature’s prescription at Kalba Hanging Garden, where greenery and calm views offer a peaceful escape captured by Ali Mazahir.Ali Mazahir3/29Ankita Vaghela captures a vibrant sky glowing with colour and natural beauty »»»

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MIA 2h

Bozhinovska at Delphi Economic Forum: Country positioning itself as regional energy hub

Skopje, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska participated Thursday in the Engineering the Infrastructure of Energy Security panel discussion at the Delphi Economic Forum, as part of which high government representatives and energy leaders discuss»»»

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MIA 2h

Misajlovski launches regular bilateral defense consultations with U.S.

Skopje, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Defense Vlado Misajlovski launched on Thursday the regular Macedonian-U.S. bilateral defense consultations, where, together with Deputy Assistant Secretary of War David Baker and the U.S. delegation, discussions were held on regional security, modernization»»»

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RT 2h

US special forces soldier charged over $400,000 bet on Maduro raid

A US Army Green Beret has been arrested on charges that he used classified information from the operation to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to place high-stakes bets on prediction markets already rocked by billions of dollars in suspiciously timed wagers during the US-Israeli war on Ira»»»

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Business-review 2h

Older adults show healthy scepticism and high satisfaction with AI tools – study

Businesses and academia risk assuming that the baby boomer generation, aged 60-85 as of this report launch, is uninterested in adopting AI, leaving a huge demographic behind from a societal inclusion perspective, and a missed opportunity from a business perspective. EY Ripples and Older Adults Tech»»»

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Business-review 3h

OVES Enterprise in talks to raise EUR 55 million following a EUR 298 million valuation

OVES Enterprise, a Romanian software development company with expertise in creating complex software solutions and AI-driven innovations for the aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity industries, is in talks to raise EUR 55 million, according to a statement by the company. The initiative comes short»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Baladna signs $635 million contracts and launches airlift of 30,000 US dairy cows to Algeria

DOHA: Baladna has signed second-phase agreements exceeding $635 million and launched a major 109-flight airlift program transporting 30,000 high-yield Holstein dairy cows from nine US states to Algeria, marking a significant execution milestone in the $3.5 billion Baladna Algeria integrated dairy d»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Russian High-Precision Weapons Score Direct Hits on Ukraine's Hardware and Key Defense Facilities

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces destroyed two HIMARS launchers of the Ukrainian armed forces and carried out six group strikes with high-precision long-range weapons and drone strikes on the military infrastructure of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "From April 18 to April 2»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

Libyan Spanish Business Forum opens in Madrid from 23 to 24 April

The Libyan-Spanish Economic Forum (23-24 April), organized by the Libyan General Union of Chambers of Commerce in conjunction with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, commenced yesterday in Madrid. The General Union of Chambers said the forum saw high-level participation from government officials and »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Media Review: April 24

Political developments involving Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria electoral dominance and Borislav Sarafov’s resignation as acting prosecutor general dominate Friday’s news media, highlighting broader debates on power consolidation and judicial independence in Bulgaria. POLITICS Capital leads wit»»»

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Business-review 3h

ELCEN launches tender for the new cogeneration plant at CTE Progresu

The CTE Progresu project is part of a broader program to modernize thermal and electrical power generation capacities and directly contributes to increasing the efficiency and security of the energy supply in Bucharest, as well as to strengthening the National Energy System. This project is not mer»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Human side of leadership gains focus at Limitless

Authenticity, empathy and a people-first approach have become essential leadership imperatives in times of disruption, said panelists during a discussion titled The Human Side of Leadership: Influence & Impact at the Limitless forum. Also Read: Limitless forum: Clarity of communication key to build»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Court Definitively Upholds Seizure of EUR 116,000 in Assets in Drug Distribution Case

A final court ruling confirmed a decision by the Commission for Illegal Asset Forfeiture (CIAF) to confiscate EUR 116,000 (BGN 227,000) in unlawfully acquired assets in connection with a case involving possession with intent to distribute high-risk narcotic substances in particularly large quantiti»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN

Geneva: The warming El Nino weather phenomenon, which pushed global temperatures to record highs the last time around, is expected back in the middle of this year, the UN said Friday. The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions were likely as early as the May to July thre»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Is the Iran war depleting US weapons too fast?

The United States’ war effort against Iran is reshaping more than just the Middle East battlefield — it is beginning to test the limits of Washington’s global military readiness. In just over a month of fighting, the US has burned through thousands of high-end missiles and munitions, raising concer»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘1 Billion Meals’ dates factory to feed millions worldwide

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. has announced that a 1 Billion Meals Dates Factory, the world’s largest endowment dates factory, will be built to support global hunger relief efforts. The Mohammed Bin Rashid»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Why is April so hot in UAE right now? How long will it last? Summer weather forecast explained

Dubai: Across the UAE, temperatures have surged well above what is typical for April, catching many residents off guard after weeks of surprisingly mild and even cool weather. The mercury has already broken 44°C in parts of the country this week and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has sign»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Al Suwaidi, Al Fard bag wins at Hathab

Doha, Qatar: The 11th round of the 9th edition of Qatar Equestrian Tour - Longines Hathab kicked off at the main arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) yesterday. The three-day 11th round began with the Amateur Round at a height of 100cm, followed by the Silver Round at a height of 130cm, w»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar to clash with El Salvador in World Cup warm-up in Los Angeles

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on El Salvador in an international friendly at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, the Qatar Football Association announced yesterday, as Al Annabi continue their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match forms part of a crucial overseas training camp designed to»»»

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24 News Agency 5h

Fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan rising, remain lower than in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan - | 24.KG

The Antimonopoly Regulation Service of Kyrgyzstan analyzed the cost of fuel and lubricants in the EAEU countries and neighboring states and explained the reasons for price variations within the country. Kyrgyzstan compared to EAEU and neighboring countries As of April 23, the cost of gasoline and d»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

IEA sees 'tight' liquefied natural gas markets through 2027

Paris: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are likely to remain strained through the end of 2027 due to disruptions and infrastructure damage from the US-Iran war, the International Energy Agency said Friday, April 24, 2026. Energy prices have soared since Tehran effectively closed the Strait of H»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Aster DM Healthcare recognized as Great Place To Work in UAE and other GCC countries

Dubai: Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the region, has once again been certified as a Great Place To Work in the UAE and across its regional markets – Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The recognition highlights Aster’s co»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar payment systems hit 70.9 million transactions worth QR150.910bn in March

Doha, Qatar: Qatar witnessed a total value of transactions across various payment systems worth QR150.910bn with total number of transactions reaching 70.964 million in March 2026. The recent data from the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) highlights notable shifts in the country’s payment ecosystem, with s»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump said the meeting between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon to the United States went "very well." The meeting was t»»»

The Peninsula 6h

‘WBCD crowns Qatar’s efforts in spreading knowledge and awareness’

Doha: The world marks World Book and Copyright Day (WBCD) on April 23, an annual observance established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) to celebrate books and authors and recognise their contribution to cultural progress, intellectual development, an»»»

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Arab News 6h

Saudi scientists revive endangered fish after 30-year absence

RIYADH: After three decades of absence, the critically endangered Arabian Bream is being brought back from the brink through a joint breeding program between the National Center for Wildlife and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. The effort has achieved a 90 percent survival rate a»»»

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Arab News 6h

My playlist: Rising Saudi hip-hop star Alshaikh selects favorite tracks

DUBAI: Abdullah Alshaikh (who goes by his family name only) is one of the rising stars of the Kingdom’s hip-hop scene. He released his debut EP, “Karma — The Rise of the Ascent,” on MDLBEAST Records on April 22. “I get my inspiration for my music from my city, Jeddah,” Alshaikh tells Arab News. “My»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Aspire Academy concludes European leg of Workshop Tour

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy has completed the European debut of its flagship “Aspire in the World Fellows – The Workshop Tour” in Bucharest, Romania, reinforcing Qatar’s growing role in global youth football development and international sports cooperation. The three-day programme, held from April »»»

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